Employment Lawyers Edmonds, WA
Support and strength when your workplace rights are challenged
Workplace Violations?
Employment Attorneys Who Take On Edmonds Employers
Whether you clock in at a Highway 99 clinic, a downtown restaurant near the ferry terminal, or an Edmonds School District building, Washington law sets hard limits on what your employer can do to you. Rekhi & Wolk are employment lawyers in Edmonds, WA who represent workers only, never companies.
Most Edmonds cases are filed in Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, or in federal court in Seattle when federal law applies. Picking the right venue and statute changes the outcome, and we make that call before the clock runs out on you.
“They brought me a lot of closure and security after a bad situation. I trust them and can’t recommend them enough.” — Hear From Workers We’ve Helped
”They helped me understand my legal rights, handled communication with the employer responsively and effectively, and helped bring the process to a fair conclusion. There is no way I could have handled this on my own.”
Former Client,
Wrongful Termination,
Software Developer, Bay Area, CA
“Greg Wolk and Hardeep Rekhi have been representing me since 2011. They are men of integrity. They are very honest, and excellent attorneys. They know my case inside out, and keep me informed of progress. I recommend them to anyone who is looking for attorneys that care about their clients, and care about justice to their clients.”
Current Client,
Engineer, Greater Seattle Area
”They helped me understand my legal rights, handled communication with the employer responsively and effectively, and helped bring the process to a fair conclusion. There is no way I could have handled this on my own.”
Former Client,
Wrongful Termination,
Software Developer, Bay Area, CA
“Greg Wolk and Hardeep Rekhi have been representing me since 2011. They are men of integrity. They are very honest, and excellent attorneys. They know my case inside out, and keep me informed of progress. I recommend them to anyone who is looking for attorneys that care about their clients, and care about justice to their clients.”
Current Client,
Engineer, Greater Seattle Area
What Rekhi & Wolk Can Do For You
We have won over 100 employment cases and recovered more than $10M in unpaid wages, for public and private employees alike. It does not matter what kind of work you do or how big your employer is.
Many of our clients live in Edmonds and commute south to Seattle or east to jobs in Lynnwood and Bothell. That often means more than one set of local labor rules applies to a single paycheck.
Unpaid Wages/Back Pay
We handle unpaid wages and back pay claims under the Minimum Wage Act and the FLSA, from missed meal and rest breaks to commuters paid one flat rate when Seattle’s higher minimum wage applied to part of the week.
Workplace Discrimination
Our workplace discrimination lawyers litigate under the Washington Law Against Discrimination, Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA, and WLAD often reaches the smaller employers common around the Edmonds Bowl and Westgate when federal law does not.
Workplace Retaliation
Getting demoted, disciplined, or quietly pushed out after reporting harassment, requesting leave, or asking about your pay is retaliation, and some deadlines run as short as 30 days from the incident.
Wrongful Termination
At-will employment does not let your employer fire you for an illegal reason, and your personnel file usually shows within a week whether the reason they gave you holds up.
How an Edmonds Case Actually Moves Forward
We do not run a volume practice. Every case follows the same deliberate path because we only take on a limited number of clients at a time.
- Intake call. You tell us what happened. We ask a lot of questions about dates, supervisors, pay records, and what you want out of this.
- Document review. Pay stubs, schedules, texts, performance reviews, and your personnel file. Washington gives you the right to request that file from your employer, and it is usually the fastest way to see what they wrote about you.
- Legal theory and venue. We identify which statutes apply and where the claim belongs: Snohomish County Superior Court, federal court in Seattle, the Human Rights Commission, L&I, or the EEOC.
- Demand or filing. Some employers settle once counsel is involved. Others need a complaint filed. We tell you honestly which one your employer is likely to be.
- Litigation. Discovery, depositions, motions, and trial if it goes that far. We take cases through trial and appeal rather than pressuring clients into a quick settlement.
You are involved in the strategy at every step, and you approve any offer before we respond to it.
What Working With Us Looks Like
The attorney you choose matters when you take on an employer. We listen first, learn your case thoroughly, and build the strategy around what you actually want out of it.
✔ We only represent employees.No divided loyalty, no defending the other side of these cases in the same week.
✔ We limit our caseload on purpose.It is not the most profitable model. It is the one that lets us know a case cold.
✔ We know the local forums.Snohomish County juries, the Everett courthouse, the Seattle EEOC office, and how each treats these claims.
✔ More than 50 years of combined experience. Over 100 employment cases won and more than $10 million recovered in unpaid wages.
✔ We handle the full range.Wage theft, class actions, discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, and medical leave rights under state and federal law.
✔ You are a partner, not a file number.You stay in the strategy from start to finish, and we call you the same day something significant happens.
✔ You do not pay us hourly to win.Employees who come to us are usually already financially exposed. We structure representation accordingly.
Standing up to an employer is intimidating, especially in a market where people talk. We give you the information and the backing to do it anyway.
Your Employer Already Has Lawyers. You Should Too.
Most Edmonds workers wait too long, usually because they are hoping the situation corrects itself. It rarely does, and every week that passes costs you evidence and deadlines.
A conversation costs you nothing. Call 206-388-5887 or send us your details and we will tell you plainly whether you have a case worth pursuing.
Questions Edmonds Workers Ask Us
Do I have to file my case in Snohomish County, or can it be filed in Seattle?
It depends on where the employer operates and which law your claim arises under. Many Edmonds claims belong in Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, while federal claims are filed in the Western District of Washington in Seattle. We make that determination before filing.
I live in Edmonds but work in Seattle. Which wage rules apply to me?
Seattle’s minimum wage and its paid sick and safe time ordinance apply to the hours you actually work inside Seattle city limits, regardless of where you live. Employers who apply the state rate to those hours are underpaying you.
Does Edmonds have its own minimum wage ordinance?
No. Edmonds has not adopted a local minimum wage, so the Washington State minimum wage applies to work performed in the city. That is different from several cities to the south, which is why commuters need their hours broken out by location.
I work for the Edmonds School District. Are the rules different for public employees?
Public employment adds procedural steps and, in some cases, shorter notice deadlines before you can sue. We represent public and private sector employees and will map those requirements out early, because missing one can end a valid claim.
Do I need to come to your Seattle office?
No. Initial consultations are handled by phone or video, and we serve clients across north King and south Snohomish County, including Woodinville and the surrounding area. In-person meetings are available when a case calls for one.